Words are the keys we have to revealing our thoughts and emotions. But when it comes to articulating more complex or obscure emotions, it can sometimes feel as though the right words simply aren’t there. Here, John Koenig reminds us that words are not to be taken seriously. They are nothing more that sounds we’ve placed meaning upon, and in this insightful and light-hearted TED Talk, Koenig reminds us that we have the wonderful power to create new words that describe and give a name to what we are feeling—no matter how complex it may be.